Increased risk of endocrine autoimmunity in first-degree relatives of patients with autoimmune Addison's disease.

Conclusions: This study provides evidence of increased susceptibility for the endocrine autoimmunity, especially thyroid disease, in close relatives of patients with AD. Relatives of the male AD patients and of those with autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome are at particular risk and should undergo periodic screening for autoimmune endocrine disorders. PMID: 32487775 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32487775?dopt=Abstract

Source: European Journal of Endocrinology - June 5, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Fichna M, Małecki PP, Młodzikowska M, Gębarski B, Ruchała M, Fichna P Tags: Eur J Endocrinol Source Type: research